Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/22/2008

Home

C-a-se. ,* a.. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Topic Report: Old Town Hall . By: Heidi A. Nelson, Asst. City Administrator r-/ r/I/ ~SEY Background: At the April 8th work session, Council directed staff to bring back the discussion of the Old Town Hall. The most recent discussions ofthe Old Town Hall occurred in the summer of 2005. The council case and resolution that was adopted by Council on August 23rd, 2005 are attached for Council reference. Staff has researched minutes or actions subsequent to the August 23, 2005 action, and it appears no other formal actions have been taken, thus the resolution adopted on that date is still valid. . Over the years, there have been several scenarios discussed with regard to the future of the Old Town Hall, in short, they include the following: . Complete the restoration of the Old Town Hall at its current location and utilize it for community meeting space and/or a historical center. . Complete the restoration of the Old Town Hall and lease the space to a private entity to operate a business out of the location, restoration. work could be completed by the tenant in this scenario. Landmark Bank had indicated an interest in this scenario, utilizing the building as additional office or meeting space. . . Move the Old Town Hall from its current location to a new location in a City park and complete restoration at its new location. Utilize the building for community meeting space and/or historical center. Sell the lot where the Old Town Hall currently is located to a private entity for a business use. This option would most likely remove the "historical site" designation for the building. (reflected in 08/23/05 resolution) As Council will recall, at the current location of the Old Town Hall, parking is limited to 3-4 stalls that are a part of the Landmark Bank parking lot. In addition the road that provides access to the site is a private street; staff has recommended upgrading that street to a public street if public access and additional parking would be provided to the site. If a business use would lease the building at its current location, additional parking would need to be provided for the site. If Landmark Bank were to lease the building, it is possible parking could be accommodated in their existing lot, however, a parking analysis would need to be conducted by Planning to determine the additional parking required based on the use. (Topic Report from 07/28/05 detailing the costs of the road improvements is attached for Council review.) Action Statement: Direct staff to pursue the plan as described in the 08/23/05 resolution or rescind that direction and pursue one of the options listed above or research other alternatives for the building and site. LJ:) Reviewed by: City Administrator: ~ . CCWS: 04/22/08 -3-